Object number
54/267
Description
Short-handled shovel perforated with 16 holes. It may have been used for charcoal, or possibly as a chestnut roaster.
This short-handled shovel is perforated by 16 holes. Little is known of its use; it may have been used for charcoal, or possibly as a chestnut roaster.
Physical description
1 shovel: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – ‘Name of Object: Shovel // Age…: // Name and address of present owner: // Description of use to which it was put…:’Shovel - probably used in house. Short handled. Perforated by 16 holes. Mr J. F. Parker of Tildenhall suggests it may have been used for charcoal, possibly to fill it [?] [?] charcoal iron.' // ? Chestnut roaster (LCB. 24/3/70)' //
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